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Author: search.filters.author.Carrillo Alquinga, Patricia BelenSubject: search.filters.subject.AMARANTO

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    Elaboración de un proyecto de factibilidad para la instalación de una microempresa artesanal de trufas de chocolate veganas enriquecidas con amaranto, quinua y semillas de sambo en la ciudad de Ambato
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato. Facultad de Ciencia e Ingeniería en Alimentos y Biotecnología. Carrera de Alimentos, 2023-03) Carrillo Alquinga, Patricia Belen; Ortiz Escobar, Jacqueline de las Mercedes
    Vegan chocolate truffles enriched with quinoa, amaranth and sambo seeds is a nutritious, gluten-free and innovative product that delights the consumer's palate. Therefore, the present project was developed in order to know the feasibility of installing a microenterprise producing this type of truffles in the city of Ambato, for which the market, corporate, technical and financial analysis was carried out. In the market study, the general and specific environment of the chocolate derivatives sector was analyzed, as well as the purchase intention, current consumption trends and preference of the target public. In the corporate study, the organizational structure was established for the proper functioning of the artisan microenterprise Chocolatería Carrillo and its mission, vision, values and policies were also determined. On the other hand, in the technical study, the place where the plant will be installed, which is in La Merced parish, was selected due to the benefits it brings to the microenterprise, in addition, the daily production capacity was established, which ensures the profitability of the business, the engineering project, label and plant design. Finally, through the financial study, the profitability and economic viability of the microenterprise was defined in a period of 5 years through the use of financial indicators such as the internal rate of return (IRR), equilibrium point (PE), recovery period of investment (PRI), net present value (VAN) and return on investment (ROI).